BOO Situation

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

Just for clarity to a softball umpire.

B4 is due to bat. B6 bats and is out. B7 bats and is out.

B8 appears at plate and DC appeals BOO on B4.
There is no out for BOO in that situation, I assume.

Is it any different in Little League, specifically Juniors?
Thanks.

It's the "Goldilocks Principle" of BOO (one of two principles that allow even a raw umpire to get the rulings right).

The defense can appeal:

• Too Early (While B6 is still at bat) -- the correct batter (B4) takes the place of the incorrect batter and assumes the count.
• Too Late (After a pitch to B7) -- B6 now becomes the correct previous batter and whoever is next in the lineup bats
• Just Right (After B6 ends his at bat and before a subsequent pitch) -- B4 is out and B5 bats.